Shulem vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Shulem

Boy #2,012 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"peace"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Jewish Ashkenazi Yiddish Israeli

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,012
Total SSA Count
76
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Shuli, Shu

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Shulem Rank #2,012
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #2012 for Shulem.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Shulem ___

  • Shulem Aaron
  • Shulem David
  • Shulem Moshe
  • Shulem Elazar
  • Shulem Yakov
  • Shulem Berish

Theodore ___

  • Theodore James
  • Theodore William
  • Theodore Alexander
  • Theodore John
  • Theodore Henry
  • Theodore Arthur

Sibling Name Ideas

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Mendel Yosef Rivka Gittel Peretz

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Shulem or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Shulem at #2012 in the United States.

What do Shulem and Theodore mean?

Shulem means "peace" (Hebrew origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Shulem and Theodore boy or girl names?

Shulem is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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